On Friday, the head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez announced the lineup for the upcoming friendlies against Sweden and Slovenia during the March international break.
30 Portuguese stars were called up to the lineup, including the icon of the Portuguese football, and one of the all-time legends Cristiano Ronaldo.
Promising players Jota Silva and Francisco Conceicao were called up to the Portugal squad for the first time for the friendly games ahead of Euro 2024.
The Spanish Coach said: "(It) will allow us to gather information to put together a balanced team."
Conceicao and Silva play in the Portuguese league with FC Porto and Vitoria Guimaraes respectively.
The Veterans Ronaldo and Pepe, who lead the Portugal to their first title in 2016, were included for the friendlies against Sweden next Thursday in Guimaraes and away to Slovenia in Ljubljana on March 26.
Martines said: "These two matches are very good opportunities for the players to show what they can bring to the group."
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